Tractor unit "Fredliner-Cascadia"

"Fredlayner" - a successful American manufacturer of trucks. Its products are popular among enterprises of different countries. Renewal of interest in this company occurred after the release of the new Fredlayner-Cascadia model in 2007. This is a truck tractor belonging to the eighth class. Its name was received from the region in the north-west of the United States of America, which, incidentally, is not officially marked. Next, consider the main features of the car.

Model overview

Tractor "Fredliner-Cascadia" refers to the most modern models. It was developed on the basis of a completely new platform. It was produced mainly for American consumers, hence the peculiarities of its design.

Auto is a large and comfortable model with a spacious cabin. The power unit with a capacity of 455 horsepower simply can not be economical. But to say that fuel consumption is very high for such a machine, too, is impossible. The developers have done everything possible to reduce fuel consumption. An easy cab is installed, which is distinguished by improved aerodynamics, and the existing control systems do not allow the engine to leave the economy mode.

Dimensions of tractor:

• Length - 6,8 meters;
• Width - 2,55 meters;
• Height - 4.08 meters;
• Ground clearance - 0.25 meters;
• Wheelbase - 5.85 meters.

The curb weight is 8.2 tons. Full - 38 tons.

Cabin

The cabin shape is specially designed to improve aerodynamic performance. All forms and lines of construction are calculated for this. Glass "Fredliner-Cascadia" (its shape and angle) serves the same purpose.

To reduce fuel consumption, the weight of the cabin was deliberately reduced. To this end, aluminum and plastic were used to the maximum. Due to this, the economy has improved by three percent.

Inside the cabin serves only one purpose - the driver's comfortable position. The sleeping compartment has a height of 2.2 meters. For sleeping, a one meter wide sleeping bag is provided. The seats have several positions that you can adjust at your own discretion. The clutch is hydraulic, which reduces fatigue while driving.

The cabin is equipped with soundproofing and vibration protection. Comfortable conditions are created by heating and air conditioning. And the air conditioner can work as a reserve. During the movement, it accumulates the cold that it gives during the stop.

The interior of the cabin can be compared, perhaps, with a limousine. The security system is configured in such a way that several actions occur during an accident. The airbags are activated. This leads to the fact that the driver's seat instantly drives back.

Cab options

The Fredliner-Cascadia cabin is available in three versions:

• Mid-roof XT is the most comfortable option. It has a full seat for the driver's rest, even a TV set is installed.

• Day Cab is distinguished by the lack of a full place to sleep.

• Raised Roof.

Specifications

The Fredliner-Cascadia truck tractor is equipped with diesel power units Detroit or Cummins. Their power can vary within 450-600 horsepower. The amount of emissions in them tends to zero. For these engines is characterized by a fast set of speed. In just one and a half seconds, the motor is able to achieve almost the maximum torque.

The longevity of the engine is enhanced by extended regeneration ranges. In order to save fuel, electronic control is installed. The load on the radiator is reduced by a new design of the fan guard.

Cummins engines can run on gas (liquefied or compressed). This version of the engine produces a power of four hundred horsepower with a torque of almost two thousand. This option is more economical than diesel. In addition, it has the best indicators for environmental friendliness. The capacity of the gas cylinder is three hundred gallons.

Suspension dependent, rear - pneumatic. Disc brakes. Power steering, climate control are installed.

Modifications of power units

Diesel engines are produced in three modifications:

• 13.0 MT is a diesel engine with a capacity of 13.0 liters with turbo charging. Six cylinders are arranged in a row. The achieved power is 470 horsepower. The capacity of the tank is 1140 liters. Develops speeds up to 120 kilometers per hour. The fuel consumption is 38 liters per hundred kilometers. 15-speed manual transmission.

• The 15-liter diesel engine with a turbo-supercharging develops capacity of 560 horsepowers at 1100 rpm. The transmission is mechanical with eighteen speeds. The consumption in the mixed cycle is 40 liters per hundred kilometers.

• A sixteen-liter turbocharged engine with 600 horsepower. The twisting moment - 2780 Nanometers. Consumption in mixed mode is 40 liters. 18-MKPP. Rear drive.

Fredlajner-Cascadia: reviews and prices

"Cascadia" causes only positive emotions for its users. This is a reliable, comfortable car. It's nice to drive even for very long distances, but there are also disadvantages. They relate to the use of these models in our country. The most significant is the lack of service centers. Repair such a car is very difficult. In the shops there are no spare parts for the Fredliner-Cascadia tractor.

The price for a new car is about one hundred thousand dollars. Since the model has been manufactured for several years, it can be bought second-hand. On the secondary market of Russia "Cascadia" can be purchased for two million rubles - this is the minimum cost per model is not at its best.

- один из лучших вариантов тягачей на сегодняшний день. Tractor Freightliner Cascadia - one of the best variants of tractors for today.